Robert Burgess
@robertburgess
Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and AML Compliance Expert.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer with over 16 years of experience in military intelligence and more than 11 years in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and compliance field. My military background has equipped me with significant leadership and managerial skills, honed through five deployments in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. I have been granted a TS/SCI clearance on three occasions, demonstrating my reliability and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.
Currently, I serve as a Senior AML Financial Crimes Risk Analyst at TD Bank, where I utilize advanced transaction monitoring systems to detect and analyze high-risk activities. My previous role as Team Lead at JP Morgan Chase involved training investigators and overseeing the production of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience in intelligence analysis and compliance to contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior AML Financial Crimes Risk Analyst
TD Bank
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Utilized advanced transaction monitoring systems to detect, analyze, and escalate high-risk activities in compliance with AML regulations. Responsible for receiving and tracking all Requests for Information (RFI) and providing consolidated responses for all Relationship Management Agreement (RMA).
Team Lead, Inquiry Management Team
JP Morgan Chase
Nov 2015 - Jul 2024 (8 years 8 months)
Responsible for reviewing, sending, and tracking all RFIs to Foreign Correspondent Banks (FCB) from all JPMC investigators in the North America Region. Conducted AML investigations on system-generated alerts and manual referrals to identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
Senior Compliance Officer
JP Morgan Chase
Jan 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Responsible for investigating all types of suspicious transactions, both wholesale and retail, and writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary.
Intelligence Officer
United States Marine Corps
Apr 1996 - Jan 2014 (17 years 9 months)
Served as an Intelligence Officer, overseeing multi-disciplined intelligence operations and analysis. Held various leadership roles including Plans Officer and Human Intelligence Operations Officer.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VIVirginia Military Institute
Bachelor of Arts, History
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at Virginia Military Institute. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of historical events and their impact.
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